Mozart, String Quintet in G minor, K.516 (with Mozart, String Quartet in C minor, K.406) (Mozartwoche 2001)

Synopsis

A late work full of passion and melancholy, the String Quintet in G minor K. 516 was written in Vienna in 1787, during Mozart's "golden years." Ever since its founding in 1979, the Wiener Streichsextett (Vienna String Sextet) has ranked among the most distinguished chamber music ensembles in the international musical world. The six musicians – three of them are actually Viennese – discovered their enjoyment in making music together in their student days. The ensemble has been playing in the formation presented here since 1982. This live recording documents the debut of the ensemble at the Mozartwoche in Salzburg.

Additional Info

• No: A05509728
• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Orchestra: Wiener Streichsextett
• Artists: Erich Höbarth, Peter Matzka, Siegfried Führlinger, Thomas Riebl, Susanne Ehn
• Production year: 2001
• Run time: 00:46:00
• Director: Horant H. Hohlfeld
• Producers: Unitel